Wolfe County News - June 29,1 973 MRS. WALTER, 58, WOLFE NATIVE, DEAD IN MORGAN Mrs. Laura Jane Horton Walter, 5l8, wife of Andy Walter of West Liberty and a native of Wolfe county, died Thursday, June 28, in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington after a few weeks illness. Mrs. Walter was born at Campton April 21, 1915, a daughter of the late Cud Finley Horton and Mary Reynolds Horton, and was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in West Liberty with Rev. Steve Bliffen officiating. Interment in the Salyer Cemetery at West Liberty under direction of Herald and Stewart Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker is survived by the husband and two children, Debbie Jane Walter and Andy Ray Walter, both at home; by four sisters, Mrs. Ida Campbell and Mrs. Winnie Alexander, both of Campton, Mrs. Glenn Carder of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Raymond Ditmyer of Waynesville, Ohio; also by four brothers, Robert Horton of Beattyville, Daniel Horton of Tucson, Ariz., Charles Horton of Fairfield, Ill, and Raleigh Horton of Springboro, Ohio. The body is at Herald and Stewart Funeral Home in West Liberty. Carole

Wolfe County News - June 1973 WOLFE NATIVE DIES IN TEXAS Garrett Brewer, age 64, of Texas, died June 11, 1973. He was the son of the late Rev. Jeff and Loucinda Brewer and a native of Wolfe County. He had retired from employment with Armco Steel Mill, and was a member of primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Alice Whisman Brewer, one son and four daughters, all of Texas; three brothers, Hobart Brewer, Baptist, Ky., Valentine Brewer, Springfield, O., and Woodrow Brewer, Houston Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Debusk of Georgia, and Mrs Ninnie Sebastian, Middletown, O. Funeral and burial were in Texas. Carole

George Washington Drake b. 8-22-1961, d. 3-6-1900 was the son of Alexander Drake and Lydia Jane Evans. He was married to Nancy Spencer b. 9-21-1862, d. 9-23-1916. I don't know who her parents were but would appreciate any information. (Annette Walker) "Louisville Courier Journal" - Morning - March 8, 1900 GEORGE DRAKE, THE NOTED MOUNTAIN DETECTIVE SHOT AND KILLED Killing the Result of a Dispute Over a Cow Sale - Another Man Shot Torrent, Ky., March 7, George W. Drake, the noted mountain detective, was shot and killed yesterday by Will St. John, aged twenty-four. the killing occurred at Richwood, eight miles from here, at the edge of Estill County. It seems that Drake bought a cow of St. John several weeks ago and had made a payment of $10 on the animal, when St. John reclaimed possession of her. Yesterday Drake paid the remaining $15 and St. John gave him an order for the cow. They then took a drink at a blind tiger. St. John went to the home of his uncle, Abraham Baker, some distance away, where Drake and his friend, James Ford, followed him. Ford tried to make trouble with St. Johns, saying if he did anything to his friend Drake he would kill him, at the same time starting to draw a pistol. He never got it out, for St. John shot him in the head before he could draw. Drake, who was in another part of the house, came running around the corner, and as St. John supposed he was going to take up his friend's fight, he shot him, inflicting a wound from which he died several hours later. Drake was about forty years old and leaves and wife and several small children. He was for years private detective on the Lexington and Eastern railroad and saved that company much trouble from bad mountaineers. He was Deputy Marshall under Blackburn and made many important arrests. As a man-catcher he had a wide reputation, and the way he ran down and captured the slayers of Deputy Marshal Will Byrd caused him to be mentioned favorable to the department. He was absolutely fearless, and in all his long career in hunting men he was never shot but once and never had to shoot anybody.

Wolfe County News - June 1973 ROY LACY DIES ON JUNE 23RD Roy Lacy, born September 8, 1893 to the late John and Sarah Lacy, departed this life June 23, 1973, in Campton. He was married to the late Eunice Roberts Lacy. He leaves three children, Mrs. Reva Olt of Dayton, Ohio, Kenneth Lacy of Calaboose, and Roy Lacy, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Fulks of Campton; ten grandchildren, and six great-children. He was a native and life-long resident of Wolfe County. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Deed, Jim, William, Clifford, and George, and one sister, Mrs. Millie Fulks. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion Post 179. Funeral was at the Campton Church of God Tuesday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Doyle Thomas and Rev. Charles Hamm officiating. Burial was in Evans Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home was in charge. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - March 31, 1898 B.D. Rose is getting up a petition asking the county judge to grant him license to sell whisky, at the next term of county court. S.J. Wells received a telephone message Monday, that his sister, Clay Rose's wife, was dead at Lee City, and he went to the burial that day. D.L. Tutt, of this creek, went to G.B. Williams' on Quicksand Breathitt county, Saturday and married Miss Cora Williams, whom he brought home Sunday. May their pathway be lovely. Howard Stamper, esq., was at the Stillwater bridge Saturday taking depositions in the case of Lydia A. McClure vs. Kelly McClure, who separated some time ago and are now lawing over their property and children, to be read in the Morgan circuit court, which convenes next week. Abraham Hollon was arrested on the charge of housebreaking by J.F. Samples and F.F. Cecil, a few nights ago, and the boys say they had a right scarey time of it for awhile with his brothers. But they finally succeeded in getting him to give bond for his appearance at next term of circuit court. The report that it rained 'brimstone' over here last week, is false. Sensible people will not believe any such stories. Hazel Green, the gem of the mountains can beat the world for pretty woman. But for ugly men and roguish cattle, Campton stands without a peer. Willie Asbury went to Toliver, Sunday, to see his best girl. She was assistant postmaster here under ex-postmaster G.T. Center, and none knew her but to love her, and none saw her but to praise. Tom Smith, J.T. William, Tom Stamper and Sam Faulkner were arraigned before police judge, J.H. Stamper, one day last week, charged with refusing to assist constable, H.C. Campbell, to arrest C.B. Lykins on a capias. They were defended by Stamper & Sewell and were acquitted. We want to say that all the boys in the debate, at the entertainment given by K.W.A. a short time ago, did well. Geo. Vaughn and Willie Tyler, who were on the negative, made good speeches, and a great many of the people who heard the debate said they were entitled to the decision. We have no feeling in the matter whatever. May 1897 The grand jury returned 45 indictments, mostly for misdemeanors. On last Tuesday the work of selecting a jury to try the Rose brothers for the murder of Jake Wireman begun. It was almost impossible to get a jury in the county, but one was finally selected, composed of the following gentlemen. A.C. Kash, W.H. Chambers, Robt. Taylor; J. Hollis Gibbs, Mace Gibbs, Noah Wyatt, Cy Cable, Oliver King, Lil Honaker, A.H. Lacy, Billy Hurst and Jack____. The defendents were represented by R. Byrd, J.C. Lykins, A.D. Lykins, Z.F. Hurst, C.O. Cardwell, G.B. Stamper, Ben Sewell, Rollin Kash and C.T. Byrd. While Hon. T. C. Cope acting for the ----wealth attorney and county _______. Howard Stamper championed the cause of the commonwealth. The case was given to the jury Saturday at 5 o'clock. Yesterday they reported that they could not possibly agree. The jury stood 8 for acquittal and 4 for conviction. Carole

Hazel green Herald - June 9, 1898 Wes Taulbee, of the sixth U.S. infantry, writing his nephew, E.O. Taublee, from Tampa, Fla., under date of May 30, says: Dear Ed I received your letter yesterday. Was glad to hear from you; also glad to know that you are anxious to come into the war and show your patriotism, as you are about the only one in that part who has any. Give my best regards to all the boys, and tell them to keep up the fervent prayers to God to bless their homes, as they speak by their actions. God bless our homes and to - with Cuba and the heroes of the Maine. I suppose they can tell their children in years to come about the war with Spain and what your dad has done -cooled coffee and fried the chickens. Well I will close, as I must shortly take charge of a squad of rookeys and teach them to pull the trigger. Love to all A cozy little wedding took place a few days ago. J.E. Taylor led to the altar Miss Annie Bowman and was there united in the holy bonds of matrimony. They are now floating down the stream of life in their little bark canoe. May they have a pleasant trip with room for more than two. Signed Shiner A happy trio of hired servants now live on Chapel Branch- Wick Landrum, Bandford Mannin and Mort Pieratt, and they are talking of going to war, but we guess talk will do them. April 2, 1898 The news reached here Sunday that Little John Campbell, some years since a resident of Hazel Green, had Saturday night stabbed to death "Purty" Bill Risner, and made his escape. The tragedy occurred in the Calaboose neighborhood, but of the occasion or particulars we are not informed. Constable Samples of the Stillwater district was hunting the fugitive at last accounts. Later- Since the above was in type we learn that Campbell was passing Risner's house and was assaulted by him. They had been at outs for a year or more and Campbell had made some remarks which Risner on the occasion mentioned asked him if he would repeat. Campbell said he would, and did so, and Risner hit him, with the result mentioned above. Campbell surrendered and a special grand jury may be empanelled to investigate the case. Our Soldier Boys Arbury Brooks, of this place has gone to fight the Spaniards. He enlisted in Co. A. Second Kentucky infantry, which was made up at Winchester last week, and had he picked the world over he could probably not have found a more gentlemanly or generous lot of men with whom to cast his lot in war, and we are glad he is with them. Curtis Lykins of Campton, also joined Co. A. and he too carries with him our best wishes for his safe return. Carole

Wolfe County News - June 1, 1973 WOLFE NATIVE DIES MAY 17TH IN WISCONSIN Mr. Clay N. Lacy, 64, of Waupaca, Wisconsin died Thursday, May 17, 1973 with a heart attack. He was a native and former resident of the Bear Pen Community, Campton, Ky. A son of the late J.D. and Alice Horton Lacy of Bear Pen. A nephew of Mary Jane Combs, Myrtle Fulks, and Roy Lacy of Campton, KY. He is survived by his wife, Rinda Wagoner lacy, one son, Donald Lacy of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; Betty Powell of Kansas City, Missouri; Margaret Mara of Greenwood, South Carolina, two sisters, Sarah Spencer of Middletown, Ohio and Mae Harris of Wisconsin. Two brothers; James and Leonard Lacy of Wisconsin, 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Masonic Services were conferred by Lincoln Lodge, No. 183 F and A.M. Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at the A.A. Schmidt Funeral Home, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Monday 21, 1973, 10:30 a.m. Clergyman Rev. Omer Kallevig. Burial was in the Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - May 28, 1896 O.J. Burnett, who shot Dan Sid Davis at Rousseau a short time since, has been admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000, his employer, Floyd Day, going on the bond. Deputy U.S. Marshall W.A. Byrd passed through here Monday evening en route to Goodloe, in Magoffin county, where he will meet with twenty other revenue officers under command of Chief Deputy Gates and make a two weeks' rain in the Sandy valley. W.B. Lykins and wife attended the burial of their little niece here last Wednesday. The remains of little Lillie Lykins, the 11 -years old daughter of Raney Lykins, was brought from Omer to the cemetery for interment. May the bereft family ever remember that better far is eleven years of purity and innocence than a "cycle of guilty lust," and to them is extended the sympathy of all. Feb. 4, 1896 A strenuous effort on the part of one E. H. Bostic was made to indict Detective George Drake and William Prater, charging them with highway robbery, alleging same had been committed upon him. The grand jury made a thorough investigation of said charge and found that Mr. Drake did not yet merit the notorious traits of Jesse James, or Cole Younger, but that he deserved an unlimited amount of praise for his true manliness and undaunted courage, displayed so frankly in establishing his innocence. The grand jury, which was composed of a set of Magoffin's best citizens, found no true bill against Mr. Drake or Mr. Prater, but found a true bill against Mr. Bostic for carrying a concealed pistol. Mr. Drake is a refined gentleman and, as yet, has never betrayed that confidence in which he is held by the good law abiding citizens of Eastern Kentucky, but still can (there are parts of this I can't read my copy was smudged) (the little that I can make out,) is they didn't believe the charge made by Mr. Bostic who is a citizen of Virginia, and was on his way home, from the Louisville jail, where he had been confined for sometime under a judgement of the United States court, at the time he alleges the crime was committed. One Boyd Park, son of Wayne Park, stole Logan Lindons' mare a few nights since, for which he is now under arrest at Daysboro. This is the same mare that John Ratliff took two or three years ago and is now serving a term of seven years in the pen, and no doubt Mr. Park will enter the same door. Born on the 22nd inst. To the wife of Fletcher Kincaid, a bouncing girl. Boyd P.Simer and Miss Mary Williams were joined in matrimony on the 24th inst. May they live a happy life. We learned that there was a fight Sunday on the creek near Eaton mill between Marion Adkins and Tobe Rogers, the latter being slightly wounded. The Sunday excursion train last Sunday ran a horse belonging to J.E. Morris into the Walker's creek bridge and killed it. The horse ran for about a mile and half before he run on the bridge. No. 12 school district held a meeting and decided to build a new school house and change location, which will be about one mile from where the old one sits. The contract was awarded to Crate Kincaid. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - May 21, 1896 Jerry South dies from a pistol wound A desperate battle occurred late Saturday afternoon on the Ky. river below Jackson, in which Jerry South, grandson of Jerry South, for many years superintendent of the Kentucky penitentiary, was killed. South and several companions, among them John Gillum, were engaged in the unlawful business of seining the river. They were all drinking moonshine whisky, and after the fish had been caught they quarreled over their division. It was not long until all five of the men were blazing away at each other with their pistols. South fell from a bullet believed to have been fired by Gillum. South's grand-father owned fifty thousand acres of land in Breathitt county and the young man inherited a large tract. He has been wayward. Several years ago he was indicted for killing a man, but got clear on some pretext. He was a warm friend of Fult French, leader of the French faction in the Eversole feud, and was strongly opposed to evangelis___________in Eastern Kentucky. He has been charged with being one of French's lieutenants and when French's leading killer, Tom Smith, who confessed to having murdered eight men, was on the scaffold, South remarked that Evangelist Dickey, who was praying for Smith, out to be hanged instead of the multi-murderer. Pistol shooters are getting to be very numerous around here on Sunday. Why don't the citizens do their duty? Married, on the 16th inst., George Stull to Miss Lealer Shoemaker, at the home of the bride, Rev. M.F. Stamper officiating. W.B. Gum died at his home near this place, last Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock after an illness of two weeks of bowel complaint, and buried Thursday at the Lewis Abner burying ground. Deceased was 77 years old and was well known on the Kentucky river as a great raftsman. Signed Wild Bill May 28, 1896 Mrs. Boyd, age 86 years, mother of Mrs. D.C. Miller, died at the home of her daughter on the 21st inst., where she had been living for many years. The wife of Wiley Steele, of Morgan County, presented him with three boys on the 20th. Born to John Adams and wife, twins - a boy and girl. White Patrick, an aged citizen of Magoffin County, died on Saturday evening last, after a lingering illness. He was the father-in-law of Raleigh Thompson, formerly of this place, and leaves quite a host of relatives to mourn his loss. (this was the gggrandfather of Carole Bays) (Clairborn White Patrick md. Anna Eliza Flint) Married Sunday morning last, at the residence of the bride's uncle, J.H. Pieratt, in Hazel Green, Miss Minnie Mapel, of our town, and Morgan French, of Stanton Powell County, Elder Wm. H. Cord performing the ceremony. This was the first marriage ever solemnized by Prof. Cord. Having disposed of my stock of merchandise and retired from business, I desire all who are indebted to me by note, account or otherwise, to call and settle at once. I can be found at my old stand, so give this your immediate attention. Thankful for you past patronage, I am Respectfully yours. John M. Rose, May 5, 1896 Jesse Halsey, a son of Harve Halsey of Clifty, in this county, was thrown from his horse Sunday morning near Goodwin's Chapel, and seriously, if not fatally injured. After he was thrown the horse stepped on, or kicked him in the head, and the attending physician thought brain fever would set in. Carole

Hi, I am seeking information on one of my grandpa's cousins. Merkie Hatton was a cousin to "Bert" Elberton Monroe Brewer, but I don't know what the connection was. Merkie lived between Rogers and Pine Ridge on Rt. 715 in Wolfe County in the 1950's and 1960's. She had a son Denzel Hatton, who was blind, who lived with her. Denzel and his wife who was also blind had children; Ellen, Bruce, Juanita, and I think one or two more. The children attended school at Rogers. Ellen Hatton later married Wendell "Copperhead" Deaton, and they had 2 sons before they divorced. If anyone knows Merkie Hatton's family, her parents, husband, etc. I'd sure appreciate any information that they have. I've pondered the relationship for years, but have been unable to find any information to connect Merkie and my grandpa Bert Brewer. Thanks in advance for any help solving this puzzle in my family history. Sincerely, Shirley Brewer

This is from the Oct. 13, 1886 Hazel Green Herald. It is a story about a fire in Jackson Co. The newspaper also carried items from surrounding counties. The names in the article are familiar ones in Wolfe Co. Norma JACKSON IN FLAMES C. J. Little's Store and the Court House in Ashes Other Valuable Property Saved Only By the Vigorous Use of Wet Blankets Jackson, Ky., Oct. 10 --At 3 o'clock this morning the large storehouse of C. J. Little, in this place, was discovered to be on fire. Hiram Centers, who lives in the jail, discovered it, the noise of the cracking timber having awakened him. He found that the back door of the storehouse, which opened toward the court house was open and the stairway just inside the door was wrapt in flames, as was also the exterior of the building just south of the door. The flames on the outside were running up the walls about eight feet. The whole interior of the house was full of smoke, and as there was powder in the building, it was thought dangerous to enter. The show case just inside the front door and the counter scales were all that was saved. Mr. Little's residence stands about sixty feet from the store and was covering it with wet blankets that it was saved. The court house which stood just across the street east of the storehouse caught fire upon the roof, and before any water could be gotten upon it the fire was too far advanced to be controled. The residence of W. S. Haddix, which is about 100 feet west of the storehouse, was saved by a free use of water. The clerk's offices, though standing so near the court house were saved by keeping the roof wet. Hargis' store, just opposite the court house, north, was kept wet and as the wind was blowing south there there was no damage to it. Mr. Little's loss is $8,000 and $6,500 on the good and $1,500 on the house. he holds a policy in one of Hoffman's companies of $1,000 on the storehouse and $3,000 on the stock. This leaves a loss of $4,000 not covered. Mr. Little has the profound sympathy of the community in his severe loss. Being a man of unusual energy and business qualifications, even this heavy loss will only serve to nerve him to still greater efforts. the door being open, the presumption is that the store was robbed and either purposely or accidentally set on fire. THE COURT HOUSE Only the chairs and bell of the court house were saved. This ancient scene of so many forensic contests is now but brick and ashes. It had done its work, and was already about to fall into the river. The County Court has been agitating the question of building a new court house and now the question is settled. This court house has been the only place for church or school for several years until within the last year a church has been built and a school building is now in the process of erection, and will be ready by the first of January next. Another fortunate circumstance is that Mr. Little recently bought out Snowden and Hogg's stock of goods just across the river in the Pan Handle and has been doing business there for the past two weeks. A load of goods that cost $1,100 was within a few miles of Jackson when the fire occurred. If they had arrived a day earlier that much more would have added to the loss. Norma from - Middletown, Ohio Family Page: http://www.angelfire.com/oh/myfamilygenes Gentry Records Page: http://members.tripod.com/~nanny_4/index.html

Wolfe County News - May 18, 1973 NATIVE OF WOLFE PASSES IN OHIO Marion Booth, around 70, died at Middletown, O., Friday, May 11, after a long illness. A native of Wolfe County, he was the son of the late John and Belle Chapman Booth of Torrent. Survivors are his wife, Bernice Patton Booth, Middletown, Ohio, three sisters, Mrs. Lula Ross, Winchester, Mary Elizabeth Center and Mabel Booth of Zachariah, and two brothers, Harrison Booth and Buford Booth, Zachariah. Burial was in Ohio. Caroled

Wolfe County News – May 18, 1973 MRS. MATTIE BOWMAN DIES Martha E. (Mattie) Bowman age 76, died at her home near Mary, Ky., May 1 of an apparent heart attack. She was a naïve and lifelong resident of Wolfe County and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors are two sons, Winston Bowman and Holmes Bowman of Campton, one brother, Otis Lovelace, South Lyon, Mich., one sister, Grace Graham, Centerville, Ohio, 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. May 5 at the Antioch Church of Christ with the Rev. Oney Banks officiating. Burial was in the Lovelace Cemetery at Mary, Ky., with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - Feb. 24, 1898 B.F. SWANGO, who went to the Indian Territory a few weeks ago with J.D. Chambers, wrote his wife to come and she has gone. Born, to the wife of Lee Taylor, a fine girl. Lee is stepping as high as a big dog in a meat house. Two well known fellows of this neighborhood approached the chicken house of Willie Clark and secured two of his hens. But, his dog giving the alarm, he was quickly in the midst of them; and by applying hot lead made the thieves drop them. Look out, fellows, he knows you. Signed Shinfer Some unknown thief undertook to break into John Moore's corn crib one night last week. His brave son George bursted two caps in an attempt to fire upon the prowler and ran him off. A.H. Stamper, county attorney passed through here Friday, on his road to Lacy Creek to prosecute one James Lindon, who was before Squire Rose for knocking one Martin Graham in the head with a rock. Watch out boys, Howard will scorch you every time. Some unknown loafers, a man and a woman, passed through the woods near the corner of I.W. Combs, R.B. Carroll and S.J. Wells' lands and set fire to the woods, and came near burning a good lot of fence for them. Look out you wood burners, if you are caught you will prosecuted to the full extent of the law. John Moore, the famous trader of this creek, within a week has sold to Jonathan Watson, one cow for $25, Taylor Hatton, one heifer, $16 and swapped a heifer to H.T. Moore for a cow. Also he bought a cow from Wm. Stamper for $18 and before he got her home swapped her to B.D.Rose for another Cow. And to wind up the weeks work swapped a gun to Jake Tester for two pigs. Signed Omega J.B. Gilley of this place, and W.B. Vancleve, of Mullens point will leave for Wisconsin about March 1, where they will reside in the future. We recommend them to the people of Wisconsin as good citizens, and we regret to give them up. Clay Rose, of this place, last Saturday night on going to his barn found a couple of men busily engaged in feeding their horses and conversing in a low tone. He overheard their conversation and was surprised to find that they were laying plans to make a raid on his corn crib. He lay very quiet until they got their sacks and started for his crib. He then called on them to halt, and on not being obeyed, he opened fire on them and succeeded in capturing one of the miscreants. Owing to circumstances I will not give the name of the thief. Signed Tutrix Deputy U.S. Marshall, G.W. Drake arrested Sam Tolson last week for selling whisky without having paid the special tax, and took him to Jackson, where he had his examining trial before U.S. Commissioner J.B. Marcum, and was acquitted. Cliff Cope, of Frozen Geo. D. Bryant and Alfred Allen are the latest departures for the Indian Territory for farms. Andy Hurst, brother of Hon. Z.T. Hurst, of Campton, has gone to Indian Territory to hunt for a location. Hon. A. H. Stamper, our efficient county attorney, is a candidate for congress in the "Old Tenth" before the Democratic convention. Mr. Stamper as born on Laurel creek, this county, 33 years ago, of poor but respectable parentage, and left without a father at the age of 2 years. He had to work for his books, and studied his lessons at night by a pine torch, kindling his fire with the bark from the logs of his little cabin home. At the age of 18 years he was granted a first class certificate to teach school. He studied law while teaching, and in a short time was granted license to practice law. He has been twice elected to the office of county attorney on the Democratic ticket, and has given general satisfaction. Signed Supple Jack. Carole

Wolfe County News - Nov. 23, 1973 EMMA GOODSON DIES IN FAYETTE Emma White Goodson, 72, died at her home in Lexington Nov. 9 after an extended illness. She was a native of Wolfe County and the daughter of the late John and Mary White, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Center of Campton, Miss Mattie White of Hope County, Fla., and Mrs. Ethel Thompson of Mt. Sterling and two brothers, Edwin White of Dayton, Ohio and James White of Troy, Michigan. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. ban Cain officiating. Burial was in the Evans Cemetery. Carole

It appears that each section of the county of Wolfe, Lee, Morgan, and Magoffin with some of Breathitt thrown in have columns with colorful names. I find it difficult to sort those out, so I'm just going to put everything in one section and call it Hazel Green Herald. I find the Fincastle Fishings, Jambs Jangles, Lane Locals, Gilmore Gleanings, Trimble Bend Tremors, Maytown Missiles, Caney Cullings, Hendricks Hustlings, Swango Springs Sayings, Consolation Chat, Stillwater Sparkles, to name a few. I'm choosing the items that I think someone on the list may be interested in or may have some genealogical value. I won't take your time or mine to type out, Mr. Smith and family visited Bob Jones on Sunday, etc. May 7, 1897 Died, on the 24th ult., William Wells. His loss was mourned by all who knew him. He was a devoted Christian , and for many years a member of the Baptist Church. He was one of Morgan's best citizens, and his remains were followed to the grave by about 300 people. Charley Robbins, on trial in the Wolfe circuit court for complicity in the murder of Joe Williams, was on Tuesday acquitted of the charge. It is currently reported that a telephone line between Hazel Green and Jackson, via Lee City, Walnut Grove and mouth of Frozen, will soon be erected. Aug. 6, 1896 Samuel Haddix, Jr., was shot yesterday morning by Allison Rose. It appears that Andy Haddix was overseer of the road and had summoned his hands to work the road to take out some obstructions. They all met at the place appointed, and behold, Allison Rose and his three sons met them with guns and pistols. A few words were passed between the parties and the result was that Paris Rose shot at Sam Haddix with a needle rifle and missed him. Then Allison Rose shot him in the right shoulder with a shot gun, inflicting a very dangerous wound. (signed by Uncle Remus) Berry Oldfield, who has been sick so long at the home of his father, R. Oldfield, died today and will be buried tomorrow (Wednesday) 1896 forgot to get the month and day The Daysboro colored church will soon have a bell wherewith to call the good Christians of that burg to the house of worship. A committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions and a prize was given to the one securing the largest amount, Miss Girty Hagens collected $1.64 and secured the prize; Miss Myrtle Franklin, $1.54 and Misses Nellie Gardner, $1.47. The L&N railroad now runs an excursion train every Sunday from Lexington to Jackson and return. Read the time car in another column. Marion French, son of B.F. French, of the notorious French-Eversole feud, was shot and instantly killed by John Roberts at Hindman last Saturday night. May 1896 Dr. W.S. Maddox, an old and respected citizen of Wolfe County, died at his home near Lee City on Monday, May 8, aged 54 years, 6 months and 27 days. He had practiced medicine about twenty-four years. He had been twice married and had nine children by his first wife, eight of whom are living, but had none by his second wife, who survives him. Dr. Maddox was an honored member of Mizpah lodge, No. 507 R. & A.M. under whose auspices the funeral took place. A large concourse followed the remains to their last resting place. Just outside the limits of Jackson Saturday night, John Barnett was shot and killed by James Back. Barnett had been working in town all day, and as he was going home from work he stopped at Back's "blind tiger" to get a jug of whisky. He also got drunk and had a difficulty with Back and attempted to shoot him. Back was handy with his gun and winged the festive Barnett before he could bring his forty-four to bear. He died almost instantly, Back is in jail. J.F. Wood and daughter, Miss Hulda, attended the bedside of his sister, Mrs. G.W. Tyra, of Holly, who is very low with fever. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - April 6, 1896 Charged with Murder John Sebastian Arrested for a Crime Committed in Texas Detective George W. Drake arrested John Miles Sebastian in Morgan County last week. Sebastian is a young man and belongs to one of the most prominent families in Morgan County. He is charged with murder in Texas. About five years ago he left Morgan County and located in Texas. Two years after his arrival there a murder was committed. Sebastian made his escape and went to Canada, remaining there two years, and then returned to his native country. It became known in this community about six months ago that a reward of $100 was offered for him. It is said someone arrested him in Magoffin County, but he paid the reward and was discharged. Soon afterward Detective Drake was notified from Texas that such a man had made his escape from there; so after months of careful work the detective located his man. He will go direct to Texas with him. Sebastian had often said that he would never be arrested alive, as a trial in Texas meant death to him. Carole

Hazel Green Herald - May 7, 1896 Circuit Court Notes Circuit court convened at Campton on April 27, but as our regular correspondent failed to send in a report, we were unable to give any news from there. This week we made other arrangements and are therefore enabled to give a synopsis of what has been done up the hour of going to press. The following served as grand jurors: J.T. Pieratt, foreman; G.W. Halsey, John Meadows, H.T. Halsey, R.J. Alexander, J.C. Cable, J.M. Cannoy, W.C. Smith, M.E. O'Hair, David Linden, Sr., David Banks, W.T. Booth. The grand jury found twenty-seven indictments, all for misdemeanors. They also censured the sheriff and his deputies for neglect of duty. Most of the case on the docket were continued, the officers having failed to serve the summons. The petit jurors are: John Hollon, Gus Lykins, Barney Blankenship, J.E. Brooks, P.E. Little, W.G. Crewey, Z. Halsey, J.C. Barker, Peter Wills, John Campbell, J.M. Little, J.W. Bowman, G.B. Brewer, H. Sally, J.W. Taulbee, J.M. Brown, Wash Tyra, Ed Bowman, H.B. Kash, Gabriel Bailey, Elijah Kidd, W.E. Buchanan, H.S. Helton, Isaac Hollon. The following is the disposition of the case tried: Fletcher Lawson, concealed weapons, $25 fine and 10 days in jail. Howard Stamper, concealed weapons; $50 and 10 days. Dock Perkins, breach of the peace; 1 cent and costs. George Lee Congleton, shooting on the highway; $50; also $25 fine and ten days in jail for carrying concealed weapons. George Treadway, ______ the peace, $2.50 Isom Byrd, assault and battery; $20. Mary Hatton, breach of the peace; $2. Cezar Hurst, disturbing religious worship; $20. Charles Day forfeited a $500 bond and judgment for same went against his bondsman. Mont Deskins forfeited his bond of $200. The case of James Lewis, indicted for the murder of Henderson Spencer, was continued. He is dangerously sick in jail. Three cases against Bruce Marcum for false swearing were continued. Chas. T. Byrd was admitted to practice law, having stood a satisfactory examination by T.C. Johnson and W.W. McGuire. Carole

Teresa Brewer was the daughter of "H. C." Henry Clay Brewer Jr. and Shirley Coomer Brewer Rose. H. C. was the son of Henry Clay Brewer [27 MAR 1878 - 17 DEC 1944] and Ethel Hurt Combs Brewer. Henry Clay Sr. was the son of George Washington Brewer [22 JUN 1845 - 15 JUL 1908] and Caroline King [15 MAR 1848 - 30 AUG 1932]. George was the son of Dennis Brewer [1823-1910] and Ailsey Jones [1825 - unknown]. Dennis was the son of Willis B. Brewer [ 14 DEC 1799 - 1848] and Mahalah Maynard [1803 - 1892]. Willis was the son of Nathan Thomas Brewer [1775-1836] and Mary Polly Powell [1780 - unknown]. Nathan was the son of John Brewer [ 1741 - 1824] and Amey Meredith [1855 - unknown]. John was the son of Howell Brewer [ 1722 - 1757?] amd Rebecca Willis [1724 - 1754]. Howell was the son of George and Sarah Lanier Brewer, and was also the father of Ambrose Brewer [1753 - 1853] and Lucinda Russell [1753 - unknown] who were the parents of Charity Brewer, Mahalah Maynard's mother. Ambr! ose Brewer's 2nd wife was Mary Oma Richardson, and they had 9 children that I know of, 2 of which are Ambrose Jr. and Howell Cobb Brewer. Teresa has a couple of uncles, brothers to her father, and a couple of aunts, sisters of her father, who are still living. Alvah Joseph Brewer of Middletown, Ohio; Denny Kash Brewer of Rogers, Kentucky; Margaret "Bug" Brewer Sparks of Rogers, and Marie Combs Spencer of Pine Ridge, Kentucky. Teresa also has 3 brothers living in Wolfe County. Her grandmother, Ethel Hurt Combs Brewer , was last married to Mr. Luke and is now Ethel Luke and lives in Campton. Sincerely, Shirley

Alwilda King Deaton is the daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth King, grandaughter of Moses and Polly Pugh King. I don't know anything about Alfred Deaton. Other than the date of 23 SEP 1875 and 9 children listed for them, I don't know much about this family. Cora Taylor Burton, who is also a descendant of Moses King, would probably have a lot of information on this family. Sincerely Shirley Brewer